The Meadowlands has a 14-race card ready to begin the weekend. The 0.50 Early Pick 4 starts in Race 6. The sequence has a $50,000 guaranteed pool with a 15% takeout, and it will be my focus.

Comments and selections below are based on a fast track.

Race 6 (8:25 PM EST)

5-Distance Learning (9/5)-Put in a flat line in last on an even try and should be a main contender with this bunch if minds manners. Andy Miller will be back for his 2nd straight steer and when right this 4-year-old knows how to win.
6-Epic Dreamer (3-1)-This will be the 1st race at M1 and comes off a nice win on 5-13 in the last start at Hoosier. Has missed time but willing to use after an improved effort in what was the 3rd start on Lasix.

Race 7 (8:50 PM EST)

7-Trevor's Hunt (3-1)-Stayed inside in the 1st race here, Tetrick takes the lines tonight and did close nicely to finish 3rd. There isn't much form to read in this field and comes off 2 improved efforts. Will look for the upswing to continue.

Race 8 (9:15 PM EST)

2-Albert A' Scootin (5-1)-This 10-year-old has 3 wins in 19 starts here and might benefit from the post draw. Should enjoy the company and could be forwardly placed for a suck-around trip at a square price.
7-St Lads Beat It (9/2)-Takes a meaningful drop in class and at this level should be able to finish off the mile. The speed appears to be there and Tetrick certainly knows how to put a horse in a position to win.

Race 9 (9:40 PM EST)

3-Betabcool N (7/2)-The 0-18 record this year is cause for pause and 1-38 at M1 is also a sticking point. But this 13-year-old did get rolling on 6-2 with a 55.4 back half to finish 2nd by a length. Gets some post relief and can beat these if in striking range turning for the wire.
9-Rockabilly Charm (9/2)-Won from the 8-hole here on 5-19 in gate to wire fashion with a .27 last quarter. Then on 6-2 tried to work the same plan from post 9 but the trip was bumpy and faded. It's a different amateur driver but not much gate speed inside except for #6 who has been camera shy. Shows some vigor and has posted a recent win unlike the others.

0.50 Early Pick 4

5,6/7/2,7/3,9
Total Bet=$4

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